Chapter 567 Chapter 529 The Death of Spring

On the stove in the room, a copper pot was grilled by the fire from time to time emitting white gas from the spout.The sound of gurgling boiling water, coupled with the elegant fragrance in the room, made people feel a bit more comfortable and comfortable. When Du Wei saw that the fire was ready, he brought the copper pot over with his own hands, and filled a small bowl in front of him with a dark green liquid. The green liquid immediately released a strong aroma of medicine, mixed with a touch of tea. fragrant. Du Wei sighed, picked up the small bowl, first tested the temperature himself, then turned around and said with a smile: "Okay, old man, it's time to drink the medicine again."

On the sheet behind him, the ninth-level archmage of the Imperial Magic Union, the famous inventor of magic props, and the feared old lunatic in the Magic Union, Master Ali Ke, is lazily huddling under a blanket. . At this moment, Ali Ke looked haggard and old, not at all like a powerful ninth-level powerhouse, messy hair, pale face, thin outline... His cheek muscles were completely loose, drooping there weakly .All of this indicates that this old man has burned the flame of life to the final stage... "Oh, I hate drinking this kind of thing the most." Ali Ke muttered. Du Wei came over, helped Master Alike up with his own hands, fed him half a bowl of medicine, and then said with a smile: "Master, do you know? My brother was much braver when he took medicine when he was eight years old than you are now .”

"Oh, that's right, but I'm more than one hundred and eight years old." Allie stuck out his tongue angrily, as if he couldn't bear the bitterness of the medicine: "Can your brother live to my age? " Saying that, the old mage lay down again: "Damn it, you got this medicine, why does it taste so bitter... It smells good, but it's terrible when it enters your mouth!" "I'm sorry, old guy." Du Wei looked at Ali Ke with a smile: "This is medicine, not honey. If you find it bitter, I can get you a piece of candy." "Forget it... I'm getting old, and eating sugar is not good for my teeth." Ailike muttered, in fact, it's only been two years since I saw him, Ailike seems to have become much older all of a sudden!

His shriveled cheeks show that his teeth have fallen out a lot... This is amazing, knowing that when I saw this old lunatic for the first time three years ago, he was still standing in the compound inside the Magic Union , Arresting people everywhere to test him! Aili is old, very fast, very weak! In fact, for a magic master with level nine strength, over a hundred years old is actually not that old.For example, the deaf master Irnes is even older than Aili Ke, but he is still very strong. The reason why Ali Ke weakened so "early" is because he was too obsessed with the research of magic props, and he spent almost all his time in the laboratory, conducting all kinds of terrible and dangerous research .

Over the years, in the laboratory, the smells of countless poisonous and harmful magic potions, gases, and harmful substances scattered in the air have seriously corroded the health of Master Aric, making him possess powerful magic power, but Still inevitably damaged his body... Therefore, he is weaker than other magicians. "Open the window, boy, the sun seems to be pretty good today." Aili Ke muttered. Du Wei complied, he opened the window, and it was sunny outside.In the early spring season, some birds from the south were already singing and singing, and some unknown wild flowers began to bloom vigorously in the corner of the yard.

However, looking back, Du Wei saw that the old man on the slump shrank back... Obviously, in the season of early spring, the cold air was not strong, but it had already made the weak Master Ailike somewhat irresistible. There was a sigh in Du Wei's heart, but he walked over calmly, added a thick blanket to the old mage's body, and then looked into Eric's eyes: "Shall I push you to look in the yard? " ... This is a manor outside the imperial capital, and it is an industry under the name of Du Wei - in fact, he himself does not know how many properties he owns in the imperial capital.It can only be said that little Zach is really a money-making machine. Now that Du Wei's property in the imperial capital has been managed by little Zack, there are so many that even Du Wei himself can't count.

This manor is located in the northeast of the imperial capital, on the banks of the Lancang Grand Canal. The yard was built on a small hillside. Sitting in the yard, the fence in front of it was already covered with tender green vines, and at the foot of the distance, under the hillside, was the famous east-west artery of the empire—— Lancang Grand Canal. Overlooking from a distance, some merchant ships are driving back and forth on the river below, and near the shallow water of the river bed, teams of trackers are struggling to pull the boats. From a distance, it seems that they can faintly hear The sound of the chant.

On this early spring morning, under the bright sunshine, everything seemed so vibrant—except for the old man leaning on the slum. Eric quietly looked at all the surrounding scenery. That mountain, that water, that tree, that flower, that sunshine... There was a hint of greed in the eyes of the old man, as if he was trying to deeply engrave everything into his eyes... "I can't see enough..." Suddenly, Eric murmured: "It's strange, I always feel that I can't get enough of these things no matter how much I look at them." Du Wei laughed: "Then it's very simple. After you get better, I'll take you to the northwest, to the grasslands, to see the endless green, and the snow-capped mountains in the distance. The scenery is great. You will like."

Aili seemed to smile, and then he looked at Du Wei calmly: "Okay, boy, don't comfort me. I know my body... Don't forget, a lot of your knowledge of pharmacy is taught by me." and yours." As he said that, the old man struggled to sit up, and then bent slightly, stretched out his thin fingers, trying to touch the side under the slump, and a small white wild flower rose out of the soil. The delicate white petals made the old man's eyebrows show a strange look. Du Wei's heart softened, and he walked over to pick the flower for him. "Don't." Ailike shook his head suddenly, he gently blocked Du Wei's hand, and said in a low voice: "Don't pick it... Once you pick it, it will die."

The old man's words seemed to have a hint of complexity, his fingers finally managed to touch the petals, he just touched the petals with his fingertips a few times lightly, his eyes There seemed to be a faint longing - then, he withdrew his fingers and lay down again. "Let it live well." Allison sighed. Du Wei felt that his eyes were moist. He coughed, pretended to turn sideways, and quickly wiped the corners of his eyes. At this time, Aili Ke was lying on the soft bed, closed his eyes, and said with a smile: "Boy, you haven't told me how you persuaded that old fox Yagodouge to accept your conditions that day? I didn't either. Thinking about it, in the square, he actually helped you."

"It's very simple." Du Wei said with a smile: "I only said three words to him that day, and he agreed." "Which three sentences?" "Well, the first sentence: the magic union has always been at odds with the church, right?" "Yes, magicians have always hated those wands." "Second sentence: If the regent inherits the throne, then the emperor of the empire will call the pope 'Godfather'. Is the magic union willing to see the church so beautiful and arrogant?" "Well... Of course I don't want to, at least not happy." "The third sentence is: Prince Charlie is willing to worship Chairman Yagodoug as a teacher to learn magic knowledge." Master Ali Ke was stunned for a moment, then he looked at Du Wei's expression and burst out laughing. "It's so interesting! Du Wei! You cunning guy. In this way, the old magician of the church lost an emperor's godson, and our chairman of the magic union gained an emperor's apprentice! This will allow the magic union to overwhelm the church. As expected, the old fox will not refuse the opportunity." Ailike thought about it seriously: "But, since the royal family doesn't want the emperor to be the godson of the Pope, they are willing to let the emperor be the apprentice of the chairman of the Magic Union?" "It's different." Du Wei sighed: "The magic sticks of the church have a desire for power, and the church always wants to grab more power and power. But the magic union is different. The ambition of the magic union is not big, and the magician They have no desire for secular power. For the royal family, they would rather let the magic union grow bigger than see the church be too arrogant. Because the only requirement of the magicians for power is to guarantee the privileges and overriding of the magicians The status above the law, in addition, the magic union will not pose any threat to the rule of the royal family." "It's a good idea." Alley laughed a little, then closed his mouth and stopped talking about this topic. After a while, the old man had already closed his eyes, and seemed to be a little drowsy. Du Wei heaved a sigh of relief. In the bowl of medicine he had just prepared for Aili Ke, he added some soothing and sleep-promoting ingredients.Old Master Arico hardly fell asleep last night... the pain was tormenting his nerves! The various poisonous substances that have corroded his body all the year round and precipitated in his body finally broke through a certain critical point after many years, and even the great magician could not suppress the rebellion of various toxins in his body. Eric is very sick!His heart, his lungs, and his nerves were all corroded by toxins and became extremely fragile. When the pain broke out, even every breath and heartbeat had to make him endure unimaginable pain. pain! The problem is, Ali Ke, who has a good understanding of magic potions, is surprised to refuse to take "Ice Berry"! The reason is that he wants to keep his sanity in his last moments! These days, he has been using all his waking hours to sort out his lifelong magic research experience and write them into a book! So, no matter how painful it was, the old man insisted on refusing to take the ice berry that has analgesic effect!He would rather let the pain torment his aging body, but also must maintain a clear mind. "Du Wei..." Just as Du Wei pushed Master Aili Ke's limp back into the room, and was about to leave quietly, Aili Ke suddenly opened his eyes a little, and shouted slightly indistinctly. Du Wei immediately leaned over and said in a low voice, "Do you have any other orders?" "Promise me a few things." Du Wei sighed and said with a smile, "You can talk to me after you wake up." Ailike smiled weakly: "I'm worried, I'm afraid I will fall asleep at any time and won't be able to wake up. You and I both know that this kind of thing is likely to happen." Du Wei pursed his lips and didn't answer the words. "The booklet I compiled from my lifelong research experience has been given to you..." Ailike sighed: "You help me send it to your magic society... let more people share it. You say That's right, the magician's research results should be used to benefit more people, instead of hiding them in their own boxes and letting them slowly rot." "Yes, I will carefully study your life experience, and then I will teach it to more magicians." Du Wei smiled: "I will open a new course in the Academy of Magic." "And... my two apprentices." Ailike sighed: "I have already explained to them that after I die, I will let them leave the Magic Union and live under your subordinates. I am worried After I'm dead, they have no backer, and that old guy Yagodoug will bully them. If I'm under your command, I'll be more at ease." "Okay, I will make good use of the two magicians." Du Wei immediately agreed. "And..." Aili Ke suddenly opened his eyes wide and stared at Du Wei closely, his voice was a little trembling, as if trying to support his mind: "I know...the magic union is too conservative. But I hope you understand that many conservative magicians are not bad people, they are just too rigid in tradition. Therefore, although the magic union...may be against you in the future, please look at my face Now, don't embarrass the Magic Union too much... After all, your teacher, Master Gandolf, and I are both from the Magic Union. If... If in the future, you have a violent conflict with the Magic Union. Boy, I know your Powerful, if your means are used, I am worried that one day with your ability, you will be able to completely wipe this ancient guild from the mainland. But I beg you... I beg you to promise me one thing!" "I..." Du Wei immediately understood the imploring meaning in Lai Eric's eyes, and he made a promise without hesitation: "I promise you! Even if the situation is at its worst, I will definitely Let the magic union continue to exist! I will definitely leave a way for it to survive." Eric showed a reassuring smile, lay down and closed his eyes. Du Wei was about to walk away, but Ali Ke called again: "Du Wei." Du Wei smiled: "Okay, old man, get a good night's sleep, if you have anything else to say, you can tell me at night." "No, I think it's more reassuring to say it." Ai Like's old face smiled at the moment as if a little childish: "I still have one last wish, which is about myself." Du Wei nodded and said with a gentle smile, "Okay, tell me, I'll help you finish it." "Uh..." The old man's smile suddenly became a little shy: "Actually, I'm also vain... The magic academy you built put the statue of Master Gandolf at the first place in the corridor... ...You said, as long as you are willing to contribute your own magic achievements and spread the magic civilization... Then, there is also a chance to be made into a statue and placed behind Master Gandolf, right?" Du Wei froze for a moment, he didn't expect this open-minded old man to have such a childish side, he said with a smile: "Don't worry, master, you have made so many contributions to the magic academy, and you have also contributed all your life experience... ...I promise, your statue will be placed in the second place in the corridor!" "Haha, I'm very happy." Aili finally closed his eyes: "I have been busy with research all my life, but unfortunately I don't have time to accept too many apprentices. There are only two incompetent guys who haven't learned much from me. But I After my death, my whole life can be put in the academy, so that more magicians can learn, then I will feel at ease. Although no one will call me a teacher for those younger boys, my statue is placed there , everyone knows that they are learning from my old man Aric...haha, I am very happy!" The old man seemed to be tired, he waved his hand lightly: "Okay, get out, kid, I'm going to sleep..." "Well, I will bring you the pecans you like to eat at night." Du Wei whispered with a smile, and then he watched the old guy close his eyes and fall into a deep sleep—breathing calmly, as if Like a sleeping child. Du Wei's eyes were very gentle, then he left the room gently and closed the door. Master Eric fell asleep... Moreover, as he himself guessed. He fell asleep and didn't wake up again... ... In the spring of nine hundred and sixty-five years of the Roland Empire, the mainland magic guild, the ninth-level archmage, Master Aric, died of illness in his sleep. He walked peacefully, with a satisfied smile on his face.Because, all his wishes have been given to the boy he trusts. He left with no regrets. The death of this magician who devoted his whole life to magic research did not cause much repercussions, because compared to Gandolf, his reputation is not too great.Among the folks, few people know the name of this archmage who has been hiding in the tower of the Magic Union for research all year round. However, this master has left countless precious legacy to this continent! He has researched all his life in the refining of various magic tools, and countless inventions.Like... the broomsticks of the Knights of the Air, blah blah blah... The precious legacy he left behind has brought about a huge change in the fate of this continent! Just two days after Master Ali Ke passed away, Du Wei came outside the corridor of the Academy of Magic. On the promenade, after the statue of Master Gandolph, a new statue was placed. Master Aric's smiling face came to life under the knife of the master sculptor, still wearing the dirty and worn-out robe, with a scruffy beard. "Master Ali Ke, a ninth-level magician in the mainland, a master of refining equipment, has made an indelible contribution to the magic civilization of the mainland throughout his life, and the precious magic legacy he left behind will be passed down in countless generations to come. Shine the light on the path of magic for us!" Under the statue, this text was written by Du Wei himself. Looking at this statue, Du Wei felt a little sad in his heart. He stretched out his hand, gently stroked Eric's beard on the statue, and said in a low voice: "Old man, you are really ruthless... It's true, you really are I won't wake up after falling asleep... But don't worry, I will do it for you!" After finishing speaking, Du Wei stood in front of the statue of Master Eric for a while, then he straightened his clothes, crossed his hands respectfully and quietly, and bowed deeply to the statue—— This is a standard magician's tradition, the disciple's gesture of saluting to the teacher! ! "Although I didn't really worship under your sect, you taught me a lot of things. Aili... Teacher!"